Plug types
Voltage
230V
Frequency
50Hz
Saint Helena uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
Saint Helena: plug type, voltage, and travel adapter guide
Do travellers to Saint Helena need an adapter?
It depends where you're coming from. Here's what we'd pack from the most common origins. Click any row for the full per-pair breakdown.
| From | Plug adapter | Voltage converter | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
|
United Kingdom
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | United Kingdom → Saint Helena |
|
Ireland
Type G · 230V
|
Not needed | Not needed | Ireland → Saint Helena |
|
Australia
Type I · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Australia → Saint Helena |
|
Germany
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Germany → Saint Helena |
|
France
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | France → Saint Helena |
|
Italy
Type C, F, L · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Italy → Saint Helena |
|
Spain
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Spain → Saint Helena |
|
Netherlands
Type C, F · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Netherlands → Saint Helena |
|
Switzerland
Type C, J · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Switzerland → Saint Helena |
|
Belgium
Type C, E · 230V
|
Needed | Not needed | Belgium → Saint Helena |
|
United States
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | United States → Saint Helena |
|
Canada
Type A, B · 120V
|
Needed | Check devices | Canada → Saint Helena |
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United Kingdom → Saint HelenaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Ireland → Saint HelenaPlug adapter Not neededVoltage converter Not needed
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Australia → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Germany → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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France → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Italy → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Spain → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Netherlands → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Switzerland → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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Belgium → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Not needed
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United States → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
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Canada → Saint HelenaPlug adapter NeededVoltage converter Check devices
Frequently asked
What type of plug does Saint Helena use?
Saint Helena uses Type G outlets at 230V, 50Hz.
What's the voltage in Saint Helena?
Saint Helena runs on 230V at 50Hz — that's the high-voltage standard. Dual-voltage devices (most phones, laptops, modern chargers labelled "100-240V") work as-is. Single-voltage devices like hair dryers, curling irons, and travel kettles do not without a converter.
Do I need a travel adapter for Saint Helena?
Only if your home country uses a different plug type. Travellers from any country whose plugs aren't Type G will need an adapter. Use the table above or the calculator to check your specific pair.
Check a specific pair
Not coming from one of the origins above? Drop your actual starting country in and we'll compute the verdict for you.